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Yorkshireman Tug -  Kit Code MS-01
Yorkshireman tugboat
Twin Screw - Model Scale 1:48
Length 875 mm - Beam 240 mm
Displ. approx. 10 kg

Built in 1978 by Cochrane of Selby, Yorkshireman and Irishman were the most powerful pair of purpose-built tugs to enter service in the UK when they joined the fleet of United Towing.  The tugs were involved in all types of towing work in the North Sea oil fields and around the world. However, their finest and most famous days were without a doubt during the Falklands War when they were taken into service with the Salvageman by the Royal Navy. Their best-known exploit was in the attempt to save the container ship Atlantic Conveyor after she had been hit by missiles from the Argentinean Air Force; unfortunately this rescue attempt was not successful.
The kit contains all the required parts to build the model:

  • A one-piece glassfibre hull; prop-shafts, propellers, brass rudder assemblies,
    Kort nozzles and a     bow thruster tube
  • Printed and cut styrene for ease of construction
  • A set of cast metal fittings. Metal kits for the winches and cranes
  • Etched brass for stanchions and other components
  • Resin-cast dinghies; vacuum-formed liferaft canisters and radome
  • A set of self-adhesive vinyl decals for Yorkshireman and Irishman.
  • All the necessary wooden dowel for mast, wire, chain etc.
  • Assembly drawings and plans.

When ballasted correctly the model is very stable and extremely manoeuvrable - a good steering regatta boat. Recommended for Experienced Model Makers.

Not supplied: RC equipment, paints, adhesives. Tools and equipment will be required to complete.

KIT PRICE UK and Europe: £269
Carriage: £10 for England, Wales, Scotland excl. the Highlands & Islands; £18 for the Highlands & Islands, £20 for Northern Ireland & the Isle of Man. For Europe click here		 KIT PRICE tax-free
Rest of the world: £225
Carriage on application email
If required we can supply:
2x motors and couplings (6v or 12v):  £54
1x Working bow thruster: £28
2x 4-blade brass propellers: £30		 if required we can supply: tax-free
2x motors and couplings (6v or 12v): £48
1x Working bow thruster: £26
2x 4-blade brass propellers: £28

Required for R/C Operation 4-channel RC, speed control, motors, couplings, battery and charger.

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